KINGSTON, Ont. (November 2nd, 2019) The Gaels (4-2) defeated the Waterloo Warriors (4-2) in the shootout at the Memorial Centre on Saturday night.
GAME FLOW
The first period saw the Gaels give up two early goals to the Warriors. Following an early rocky start, the Gaels defense tightened and were able to prevent Waterloo from increasing their lead heading into the first intermission.
The Gaels openend the second period on the attack as Kaylie Dennis would cut the Warriors lead in half scoring her second goal of the season. Late in the second with the Warriors still leading 2-1, Nicole Posesorski was able to find an opening in the top right corner of the net tying things up heading into the final period.
With both teams scoring two through the first 40 minutes, the final period saw more shots with less scoring. The Gaels had back to back power plays, with the second being a five on three advantage with just over 13 minutes remaining in the game.
Still tied at 2-2, the crowd would erupt as Scout Watkins-Southward scored her first goal as a Gael to give Queen's the lead with 8:15 remaining in the contest. The Warriors levelled the score netting a power play goal to send the game into overtime.
The first minute of overtime began with a 4 on 3 advantage for the Warriors. The Gaels were able to survive the two minute power play. Both teams traded scoring chances in the remaining overtime frame but the stalemate would be decided in the shootout
Both teams would miss their opening shots during the shootout, however Gaels leading scorer Quinn Johnston would beat the Warriors netminder to give the Gaels their fourth win of the season.
HIGHLIGHTS
Scout Watkins-Southward scores her first goal as a Gael.
BY THE NUMBERS
26 – Nicole Posesorski tied things up late in the second for her first of the season.
12 - Scout Watkins Southward scored to give the Gaels their first lead of the night.
17 - Leader in goals on the Gaels, Quinn Johnston scored the lone goal in the shootout to give the Gaels their fourth victory of the year.
UP NEXT
The Gaels travel to Toronto as they take on the Ryerson Rams at 7:15 PM on Saturday November 9th. Catch the action live at OUA.tv
